Special Events

Ballot Measure Pros and Cons: The League of Women Voters of Santa Clara County will provide nonpartisan, concise explanations of the November 2018 ballot measures. The measures’ provisions, fiscal effects, main arguments for and against and supporters and opponents will be covered. Sept. 15, 2 p.m. Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave., Los Gatos. 408-399-5784, www.losgatosca.gov/42/Los-Gatos-Library.

Pros and Cons of Ballot Measures: Representatives from the League of Women Voters of Southwest Santa Clara Valley will provide nonpartisan, concise explanations of the November ballot measures. Ballot measures’ provisions, fiscal effects, main arguments for and against, and the supporters and opponents will be covered. Sept. 18, 7 p.m. Saratoga Public Library 13650 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga. http://www.lwv-sw-santaclara-valley.org.

Candidates Forum: Meet the candidates running for Campbell City Council and Campbell Union High School District Board. Questions will be taken from the audience. The forum is presented by the League of Women Voters of Southwest Santa Clara Valley. Sept. 17, 7 p.m. Campbell City Hall Council Chambers, 70 N. First St., Campbell.

Chicks with Sticks: The Los Gatos High School Field Hockey team holds its annual Steak Dinner Fundraiser. All proceeds benefit LGHS Field Hockey and LGFH Club. Sept. 14, 5-7:30 p.m. Los Gatos High School, 20 High School Court, Science Quad. $20. https://form.jotform.com/LGFH/CWS.

TEDxLosGatos: A diverse group of speakers explore the concept of “dare.” Sept. 20, 4-9 p.m. $100 in advance. www.tedxlosgatos.net.

Dark Money: Free screening of a documentary that examines the influence of untraceable corporate money on our elections and elected officials. Screening is followed by audience Q&A with the film’s subject, Ann Ravel, former chairwoman of the Federal Election Commission. Sept. 22, 10 a.m. Saratoga Public Library, 13650 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga.

Saratoga Certified Farmers’ Market: The market features certified local farmers with fresh berries, fruits and produce, other food specialties, and handmade crafts by local artisans. Wednesdays, 2-7 p.m. (summer hours) and 1:30 to 6 p.m. (winter hours). Prince of Peace Lutheran Church parking lot at 12770 Saratoga Ave. For more information, call Bill Harlow of the All Bay Farmers Association at 408-831-8741 or Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at 408-253-7167.

Theater/Arts

Beatitude Mass for the Homeless: Local composer Henry Mollicone will conduct the San Jose Symphonic Choir and the Beatitude Mass Choir. Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 12770 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga. Both concerts are free; donations will be accepted, and all proceeds will be directed to local organizations that provide support and services to local homeless people.

Sis Boom Bah! The Life and Times of Los Gatos High School: An exhibition exploring the legacy and legends of LGHS as well as the history of the town, all through the lens of the teenage years. Through January 2020. New Museum Los Gatos, 106 E. Main St., Los Gatos. 408-354-2646, numulosgatos.org.

In the Artist’s Studio: The second in an exhibition series that invites visitors to experience a virtual studio visit of local artists features Los Gatos-based artist David Middlebrook. Visitors to the exhibition will see Middlebrook’s sculpture, view art-making tools and personal items, and photographs of private studio spaces. Through Oct. 21; museum hours are Wednesday, 1-5 p.m., and Thursday-Sunday, 11 a.m-5 p.m. New Museum Los Gatos, 106 E. Main St., Los Gatos. $6-$10. 408-354-2646, www.numulosgatos.org.

Thinking Outside the Frame: A juried group printmaking exhibition featuring works that fall outside of the realm of traditional printmaking, including large-scale prints, installation and book arts. Through Sept. 30. New Museum Los Gatos, 106 E. Main St., Los Gatos. 408-354-2646, www.numulosgatos.org.

Lectures/Meetings

Adult Lipreading Classes: The classes are designed to significantly improve word understanding, especially in noisy and group listening environments. Starts Sept. 25 at the Saratoga Senior Center and Sept. 26 at the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center in Los Gatos. Free. Registration required to Jackie Brown at brownjackie@fhda.edu or 650-949-7103.

San Jose Widows and Widowers: Join the group for breakfast and learn more about the association. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Goodies Coffee Shop, Bascom and Apricot, Campbell. 408-279-1278.

ESL Conversation Club: An informal and respectful place for new English learners to practice speaking and listening in English. No sign-up required. Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-noon. Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave. 408-354-6896, library.losgatosca.gov.

Caregivers Support Group: “Caregivers Count” is for those caring for a parent, grandparent or client. Meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month, 2:30-4 p.m. Adult Recreation Center, 208 E. Main St., Los Gatos. 408-354-1514, lgsrecreation.org.

Al-Anon Meeting: A group for relatives and friends of alcoholics to share their experience in order to solve their common problems. Mondays, 8 p.m. St. Andrew’s Church, room 42, 13601 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga. Scv-afg.org, 408-379-1051.

Submit a listing by emailing information about your event to cal@community-newspapers.com. Deadline is noon, two weeks prior to Friday’s publication.

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